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‘Nationally significant’: $5m gifted for museum restoration
The iconic Rotorua Museum building has been closed since 2016.
You beauty Rotorua! Fill the Bus sets new record
One school donated an incredible 1236 items.
'We want to be the best': The professional racecar driver who bought a Napier supermarket
Ant Pedersen hasn't lost his competitive drive, even when he's not behind the wheel.
'Beautiful kaupapa': Fill the Bus greeted with generous donations
One 12-year-old boy donated 120 cans to the campaign.
Fill the Bus live: Student's whopping donation to foodbank
Today we fill the bus for the Salvation Army Rotorua's foodbank.
'We will not be silenced': Hīkoi leader promises more protests
'We’ve activated a fire in the belly of Māori that we deserve better.'
Punched, elbowed: Police used 'unjustified and excessive' force in unlawful arrest
Independent Police Conduct Authority releases report on 2021 arrest in Rotorua.
Live: More than 1000 people march in Rotorua protesting 'anti-Māori' policies
Te Pati Māori call it an 'assault on tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.
'Devastated': School mourns former student killed in crash
Corey-Leigh Tobin was a hostel student for just under two terms in Rotorua.
'Pushed out on to the streets': Tenants lose as landlords sell, migration soars
'My daughter and I will be couch surfing yet again.'
'Peaceful but powerful' protest planned for Rotorua as part of national action
Police warn traffic disruptions are likely, including in Rotorua.
Paeroa hunter fatally shot in remote ranges, police investigating
The incident happened early on Friday.
Touch nationals celebrate 25 years of being ‘unapologetically Māori’
'Massive' turnout of players, supporters and whānau.
Festive generosity to be rewarded with fun experience at Zorb
The iconic attraction has started a waitlist for its locals day.
Looking for a new job? Why you should ask about pay - and how to do it
Tips on negotiating your salary and what to do if it ends up lower than you wanted.
Kharl WiRepa prepares for second run at Paris Fashion Week
Māori designer is preparing to take five indigenous designers to French showcase in 2024.
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
Plus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.
'Childhood dementia': 6-year-old's 'devastating' diagnosis
'We wouldn’t want any other kid to have to go through what he is going through.'
Crumbling teeth or a home? The choice a retired couple say they are weighing up
Tarawera residents face big bills for a sewerage scheme they must legally connect to.
Over $27k raised by Christmas Appeal so far but Salvation Army says more is needed
The Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal has three weeks to go.
Mark Lister: Average sharemarket returns are great, but returns are rarely average
OPINION: Why long-term share investors need to be prepared for a rollercoaster ride.
Christmas spirit: Sir Howard Morrison concert raises donations for foodbank
'It’s a real privilege for us to support the artistic community and the foodbank.'
How the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learned
OPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.
Cultural passion on display at eastside school event
Rotorua East Kāhui Ako decided to come together and hold a free event.
Number 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hot
Council says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.
'Really tough': This restaurant used to seat 130. Now it's lucky to get 30
Cost of rice has doubled: 'We can’t afford to give even a single grain for free anymore'.
'Shoot me. Shoot me': Cop says he heard man ask to be shot
'I very clearly remember him saying that. He said it calmly.'
'Huge': Donations already rolling in ahead of Fill the Bus
Last year 10,041 items or more than $25,000 worth were collected during Fill the Bus.
Holes in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa Lodge
Revealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.